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Peter Shepler Reasoner 1801–1879

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Reasoner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Nov 1801 · Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 1 Mar 1879 · Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Father Henry Reasoner
Mother Mary Shepler
Spouse Elizabeth Hammond
Children Albert Reasoner, Benjamin F Reasoner, Daniel Warren Reasoner, Elizabeth Reasoner, Elsie Jane Reasoner Belt Baker Rhodebeck, Emily Emma Eliza Reasoner Bending Hershner, Ephraim Reasoner, Francis Frank M Reasoner, Hannah Reasoner, Henry Scott Reasoner, Hughey Harlin Reasoner, John S Reasoner, Johnathon M Reasoner Er, Mary Catherine Reasoner, Nancy Harriett Reasoner Er, Rachel Ann Reasoner Er, Samuel Perry Reasoner, Sarah A Reasoner, Shepler Peter Reasoner
Siblings Catherine Reasoner Er, Daniel Reasoner Er, Elizabeth Reasoner Er, Elsie Shepler Reasoner Hammond, Henry Speers Reasoner Er, Jacob Speers Reasoner, Mary Jane Reasoner, Nancy Reasoner Er, Rebecca Reasoner Er, Solomon Reasoner Er

Researchers connected through Peter Reasoner 1801–1879

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Biography

In 1801, Peter Shepler Reasoner entered the world in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to henry reasoner and mary shepler. In 1820, Peter Shepler Reasoner resided in Jefferson, Muskingum, Ohio, United States. In 1830, Peter Shepler Reasoner resided in Union, Muskingum, Ohio, USA. Peter Shepler Reasoner married elizabeth hammond, hannah burdine, lovina camp reasoner, and had children including albert reasoner, benjamin f reasoner, daniel warren reasoner, elizabeth reasoner, elsie jane reasoner belt baker rhodebeck, emily emma eliza reasoner bending hershner, ephraim reasoner, francis frank m reasoner, hannah reasoner, henry scott reasoner, hughey harlin reasoner, john s reasoner, johnathon m reasoner er, mary catherine reasoner, nancy harriett reasoner er, rachel ann reasoner er, samuel perry reasoner, sarah a reasoner, shepler peter reasoner. Peter Shepler Reasoner passed away in 1879 in Morrow County, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

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    Land Records U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Iowa, Marriage Records

  9. 9
    Marriage Records Iowa, Select Marriages Index

  10. 10
    Record Ohio, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908

Life Timeline

1801
Birth of Peter Shepler Reasoner in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1820
Peter Shepler Reasoner resided here in Jefferson, Muskingum, Ohio, United States
Residence
1830
Peter Shepler Reasoner resided here in Union, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Residence
1840
Peter Shepler Reasoner resided here in Canaan, Marion, Ohio, USA
Residence
1850
Peter Shepler Reasoner resided here in Canaan, Morrow, Ohio, USA
Residence
1870
Peter Shepler Reasoner resided here in Canaan, Morrow, Ohio, USA
Residence
1879
Death of Peter Shepler Reasoner in Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Reasoner

This ancestor line traces from Alsace, Germany (1697) to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA (1801) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Reasoner (1801–1879) was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Morrow County, Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Peter Reasoner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Shepler Reasoner PTP
1801–1879
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Peter Reasoner's Descendants

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Peter Shepler Reasoner PTP 1801–1879